Category: Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) require protection. IPR includes patents, geographical indications, copyright, industrial design rights, trademarks, plant variety rights, trade dress and in some jurisdictions also trade secrets are a part of IPR.
What to do if your Trade Secrets are infringed in China
When your trade secret is out, you need to preserve as much as possible evidence of its existence, then talk with your lawyer to find the best way to solve the problem in your case.
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What can you do to protect your own Trade Secrets in China?
Trade secrets are protected without registration.
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Trademark Registration in China
The process of registration in China can take up to 16 months, but once registered, a trademark registered in China is valid for 10 years and is renewable. Application Procedures 1. Define the sign The sign and class(es) of goods or services for which it is to be registered as a trademark. 2. Trademark Search […]
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Importance of Geographical Indications
Why are Geographical Indications (GI) Important for preserving traditional craftsmanship and artisanship? Below you can find a brief explanation of the importance of protection of GIs. What does Protected Geographical Indication mean? A geographical indication (GI) is a tag, sign or indication which is defined in Article 22(1) of the TRIPS Agreement, as “indications, which […]
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